University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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STUDENT LIFE Decorating the walls with posters is one of many ways to personalize o dormofory room. Freshmen Luly Gilbert and Julio Cordoze seoroh endlessly for the perfect picture to make their rooms complete. WILLIAM LAI enter 0f gravity 7he University Center was a gathering place for those who could not study in a quiet library environment or those who simply enjoyed hanging out with friends between classes. The UC also gave students the opportunity to become involved in several organizations or extracurricular activities. Throughout the day, the comfortable couches and tables were filled with snoring and cramming students. ill used to sleep in the International Lounge all the time while waiting for my sister to get out of class? junior Melissa Alvarez stated. The couches were even better if there was a backpack nearby to use as a pillow! On the first floor, there was an arcade where students could play video games. If they wanted to get away from the electronic games they could play billiards and table tennis around the corner. Across from the pizza parlor, people could often be seen taking a lunch break while watching their favorite soap opera. The UC also houses several organizations, such as volunteer services, student activities, student publications and student government. The Flamingo Ballrooms and numerous meeting rooms were always in use by various organizations and the ' Whether larger leadership groups on campus. It did not matter if you were faculty or student, everyone could easily find something to do in this great , center of campus. students wanted to be involved in school activities or just take a nap, the University Center was definitely the place to be at all times of the day. By Fabiana Correa-Pla